Legal Opinion

United States v. Weatherspoon

Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Decided September 29, 1998No. 96-1046; Crim.App. No. 31395PublishedCited by 23 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court

GIERKE, Judge:

A general court-martial composed of officers convicted appellant, contrary to his pleas, of assault with a means likely to inflict grievous bodily harm (2 specifications), communicating a threat (4 specifications), assault consummated by a battery, adultery, and obstructing justice, in violation of Articles 128 and 134, . Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC §§ 928 and 934, respectively. The approved sentence provides for a dishonorable discharge, confinement and partial forfeiture of pay for 4 years, and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. The Court…

2Cases cited12 opinions

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  4. United States v. BrittonCourt of Appeals for the Armed Forces · 1997
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3Cited by23 opinions

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